Refer to the Above Payoff Matrix for the Profits (In

question 53

Multiple Choice

Refer to the above payoff matrix for the profits (in $ millions) of two firms (X and Y) making a decision to advertise or not.Which of the following is the outcome of the dominant strategy without cooperation?

• A)Both firm X and firm Y choose not to advertise.
• B)Both firm X and firm Y choose to advertise.
• C)Firm X chooses to advertise while firm Y chooses not to advertise.
• D)Firm X chooses not to advertise while firm Y chooses to advertise.

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